Hyderabad, Dec 22 (Representative) Telangana Tourism Minister Jupalli Krishna Rao inaugurated the three-day twin expo -PETEX and Hyderabad Kids Fair at Hitex here on Friday. The PETEX INDIA 2023 Show is India’s largest Pet Expo for Dogs, Cats, Birds, Fish & Exotic Pets and it is the 6th edition while the Hyderabad Kids Fair is India’s Largest Kids Karnival KIDS FAIR—2023 and is the 16th Edition of the Kids Exhibition. In both the expos together, 150 exhibitors are exhibiting their products and services. Addressing after inaugurating the events, the Minister said Tourism promotion is one of the focus areas of Telangana government. Every person living in the state must be a brand ambassador for Telangana Tourism and promote it. Telangana is one of the best states in ease of doing business, he said. Speaking on the occasion, Hitex Business Head Srikanth TG, said Kids Fair promises to be a vibrant showcase of products and services across four key categories—Education, Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Hobbies. PETEX is not merely an exhibition. It is a commitment to building a community that cares deeply for the welfare of our furry friends and understands their profound impact on our lives, Srikanth said.
PETEX is the platform for the pet industry, manufacturers, wholesalers, and service providers to present products for pets and innovative pet supplies to Industry experts, and business visitors. About 30,000+ visitors are expected to visit it during the three days, he said. The show has a display of 50+ varieties of Ornamental Fish like Silver Arowana, Flower horn, Koi fish, Giant gourami, Alligator gar, Tiger Oscar, Albino Oscar, Red parrot fish, Pufferfish, Kissing gourami, Cichlids 4 types, Scats fish, Tiger shark, Twin fin barb, Red cap Goldfish, Oranda goldfish, Pacu fish, Rosy barb, Tiger barb, Succer catfish, Tetras 5 types, Channa fish, Lobsters, SK gold, Molly’s 3types, Silver dollars, Black ghost fish and many more. Among others, Arowana Fish is among the rare. According to Teju the exhibitor, each of these costs Rs 1.45 lakh. The Arowana fish is the most expensive fish of all because of its reputation for strength and beauty. A therapy Dogs Workshop and demo will be organised on Saturday by Bangalore-based Ms Subhadra Cherukuri, a certified Canine Behaviourist and certified Therapy Dog trainer. The workshop is aimed at pet parents, psychiatrists and psychology students, dog trainers, schools, people working with special needs / mental health-related institutions that focus on mental health such as depression, PTSD, anxiety.
Subhadra is also a certified Animal Assisted Therapy practitioner, who works with special needs individuals through dogs and horses and is also an Equine Facilitated Learning Coach certified by the European Association of Horse-Assisted Education (EAHAE). Yoga with Shelter Puppies and Art with Shelter Puppies will also be organised. The Hyderabad Kids Fair will promote creativity, positive thinking, healthy growth, physical activity, sports, self-esteem, and confidence in the young minds of our community, Srikanth stated. From KidsRun by Hyderabad Runners to a Driving track by Holly Jolly, a Fashion Show by Superstar Kids Fashion, a Badminton Championship by Game Point, a Robotics Workshop by Leap Robotics, and a live performance by School Music Band and a concert by Sruthi Hasini, a 16-year-old musician ensures a well-rounded and entertaining experience for kids. About 6 to 7 school bands use it as a platform and perform at the fair. Kids run to have 1200 kids participating on Saturday at 4 pm. Parents can also run along with kids, he added.